PENNEY HIGH SCHOOL
PENNEY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the HAMILTON R-II school district, located in HAMILTON, MO with about 214 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, PENNEY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PENNEY HIGH School, located in Hamilton, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Hamilton R-II School District. As a small-town public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is known as the home of the "Hornets," and its extracurricular programs—ranging from athletics to academic clubs—play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement within Caldwell County.
Academically, PENNEY HIGH focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, vocational training, or workforce readiness. By balancing traditional curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both academic competence and character development. Its location on N. Davis Street serves as a hub for local youth, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a stable and enriching educational experience for the families of Hamilton.
For more information, contact PENNEY HIGH at (816) 583-2136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HAMILTON, MO 64644-0130
(816) 583-2136
PENNEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAMILTON, MO with about 214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HAMILTON R-II
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 19.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PENNEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.